Sunday 12 June 2016 16:28, UK
Sergio Ramos insists Spain's Euro 2016 preparations have not been affected by the allegations surrounding David de Gea.
The 2008 and 2012 European champions were rocked on Friday by reports the Manchester United stopper had been sent home from the tournament following accusations about his private life.
The 25-year-old has since addressed the media to quash the rumours, branding the allegations as "lies" before reiterating he was focused solely on helping Spain win a third consecutive continental crown.
And Ramos has mirrored his compatriot's thoughts, maintaining the mood in the Spain camp has been unaltered, before setting his sights on winning the tournament.
"It was not very nice news to receive but obviously when you are with a team-mate he has the support of the whole group," the Real Madrid defender said. "The group has to support a player through a difficult situation.
"David has already spoken himself so we're not going to say any more about it.
"We are very motivated for the championship to begin, to defend our title and play the best we can possibly play.
"I don't think the controversy has changed anything. We had a good atmosphere in the squad and we still have a good atmosphere in the squad."
Spain kick their Euro 2016 campaign off against the Czech Republic in Toulouse on Monday.
De Gea and captain Iker Casillas are vying for a starting berth in Vicente del Bosque's starting line-up for the game in the Stadium Municipal.
Asked whether the allegations surrounding De Gea could influence his team selection, head coach Del Bosuqe added: "If the player is able to play then he'll play, if he's not then we'll take another decision without any problem.
"We have to think about the situation for the team. We're not thinking just about the goalkeeper but the whole team, the whole year, the whole season. The final decision will be taken tomorrow."